violence Archive

I feel obliged to write about the 2 black American men and 8 police officers who were killed in Baton Rouge, St. Anthony and Dallas within the last three weeks, murders that have catalyzed some Americans to protest in the …

Pervasive fears sparked by acts of terror, violent crime and resource scarcity test our values and raise critical questions about how enduring our support for human rights may be. When does the right to live safely and securely trump our …

A “gang” refers to a group of people who organize themselves in opposition to mainstream society and want others to perceive them as a distinct and often deviant group. This type of group is made up of three or more …

By Sheena Vasani In her quest to achieve some semblance of justice in the world and in her own life, abuse survivor Rachael Kay Albers angrily sought refuge in feminism. Until one day, she noticed an irony: In her aggressive …

Three women a day die as the result of domestic violence (nnedv.org). Join me for an “on the air” conversation with Radhika Sharma, education coordinator at Apha Ghar (Our Home, ApnaGhar.org) on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Internet radio channel (click …

When she was twenty-two years old, philosopher Karyn L. Freedman was viciously raped at knifepoint. She narrowly escaped being murdered and her body disposed, perhaps never to be found. In her memoir, One Hour in Paris, Freedman recounted her efforts …

By: Sharon E. ChinDating or sexual violence (DSV) has influenced the mental and physical health of teens. While DSV occurs among males and females, most studies indicate that teen girls receive greater harm and violence compared to boys who have …

Discrimination exists. Racism, sexism, ageism, anti-Semitism, and every other “ism” that separates people into groups exist. And, so grouped, in some instances, some people experience reduced privilege. In some instances some people experience reduced rights. In some instances some people …

There has been much written and spoken about domestic violence and child abuse recently due to incidents involving NFL players. It’s unfortunate that it takes a sensationalized incident to bring into view a chronic societal problem; but, that’s not surprising …